Japan:
¶ Japanese Industry Minister Yukio Edano says nuclear power plants are too risky, and they need to be shut down as quickly as possible. He released a book on the question of nuclear power in Japan, whose title is translated, “Even if I get a beating, I must say this.” [The Japan Daily Press]
World:
¶ The Transition Towns Movement is seeking to create communities that can sustain themselves without fossil fuels for energy. [Poughkeepsie Journal]
¶ The Indian State of Punjab is planning to provide solar photovoltaic power packs to families without electrical power. [Latest News From Punjab]
¶ A new fund is being set up by two Scottish asset management companies to provide £100 million for hydro-electric power projects in Scotland. [Scotland on Sunday]
US:
¶ The Energy Information Administration published its Annual Review. US Energy production hit a record high in 2011. Renewable production increased 13%. Natural gas increased 2%. Oil and nuclear decreased 2%. Coal decreased 6%. [NZweek]
¶ Entergy’s “political arm” is hard at work on the elections. [The Journal News | LoHud.com]
¶ Jay Inslee is running for governor of Washington. His key passion is renewable energy. [Seattle Times]
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